Recycle Center Loader Operator

Waste Pro USA Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro USA Inc. in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Recycle Center Loader Operator to operate the front end loader, move recyclable material to proper sorting locations, and support daily operations at the facility.

The role requires prior loader experience, ability to operate skid steers and forklifts, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to work independently or with a team. The environment is physically demanding with exposure to heat, cold, dust, and noise.

Qualifications

• Loader operator must understand proper procedures for operating the loader.
• Experience as a loader operator is required.
• Knowledge of the flow of work and how materials are processed.
• Ability to operate skid steers and forklifts used at the facility.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate the front end loader with a high degree of skill.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Observe and report potential malfunctions of the loader.
• Assist with basic maintenance of the loader.
• Understand recyclable commodities sorted and baled at the facility.
• Direct truck traffic and monitor tipping floor during dumping/loading.
• Observe and report unsafe activities or conditions at the facility.
• Assist with maintenance of the baler.

Skills

Loader operation

Forklift operation

Skid steer operation

Teamwork

Independent work

Procedures knowledge

Follow directions

Tools

Skid steer

Forklift

Job description

The Recycle Center Loader Operator is responsible operating the front end loader to move recyclable material to the correct location for proper sorting.

Responsibilities

1. 1. Operating the front end loader with a high degree of skill.
2. 2. Maintain a clean and organized work area
3. 3. Observe and report any potential malfunctions of the loader.
4. 4. Assist with the proper care and basic maintenance of the loader.
5. 5. Maintain an understanding of the recyclable commodities sorted and baled at the facility
6. 6. Maintain constant awareness of the tipping floor and direct truck traffic during the dumping and loading process.
7. 7. Observe and report any unsafe activities or circumstances at the facility
8. 6. Assist with the proper care and maintenance of the baler.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Normal setting for this job is Industrial process plant with heavy production equipment, rolling stock and inventory.
• Required to use motor coordination and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May also work in a variety of environment conditions, including wide temperature and weather variations including heat, cold, snow, rain, wind; noise and vibrations, fumes, odors and dust

QUALIFICATIONS

• The loader operator must have a clear understanding of the proper procedures for operating the loader.
• Knowledge of the flow of work and ability to anticipate tasks that need to occur when processing recyclable materials.
• Prior experience as a loader operator is required.
• The ability to operate the skid steers and forklifts used at facility
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team or independently

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro USA.
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.
• Follow all safety procedures established at the facility

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

1. 1. Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between
2. 2. Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds
3. 3. Physically able to bend at the waist and knees